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23.01.2022 Thank you for looking after the koalas These koalas have been given a second chance at life thanks to the team at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. During ...the January bushfires, Luke Reavley led a team of experts from Queensland down to Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia. During their time there they took in more than 600 koalas. Unfortunately, not every koala was able to be released back into the wild on Kangaroo Island. So back in March, orphaned koalas Kong, Pretzel, Cocoa and Popcorn flew back to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, where they got to spend time in a special quarantined zone. Since then, they've almost doubled in weight. "We're thrilled that we could give these beautiful koalas a second chance," Luke said. Well done, team! : Adelaide Zoo

23.01.2022 Our Updates Website with Information & Upcoming Events. https://www.thuringowabirdclub.org/upcoming-events

22.01.2022 they visit our bottle brush twice or three times a day. and each time the noisy miner birds are about ready to bother them both. nth brisbane

22.01.2022 In addition to finding nestling condor "Iniko" alive on Wednesday, we are also happy to report that chick, #1033 was saved from her nest, where she was in a cli...ff cavity directly in the path of the advancing Dolan fire line. This is now the fifth condor nest affected by this wildfire. Working quickly with our longtime partners at the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Pinnacles National Park, the VWS-Pinnacles field team heroically saved chick #1033 and delivered her to the Los Angeles Zoo where she will spend the next year until ready to be released back into the wild and reunited with her flock. Chick #1033, age 4 months, has been relying on only her father, Puff Daddy #219, as her mother Wild 1 231 disappeared last May. Fortunately, there was time to plan and execute a successful operation that was deemed necessary in this case. #livetoflyanotherday

20.01.2022 With a touch of vintage rockabilly... a charismatic Gang Gang Cockatoo with his distinctive scarlet red head and crest hairstyle that he pulls off with style. There might be "Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On" with the local ladies...

20.01.2022 ****" Only 2 seats Left "****** Raise the Perch is an initiative of the Thuringowa Bird Club Inc. in the hope that we can share valuable knowledge in the Commu...nity for the ongoing Health and Wellbeing of your lifetime companions. Speakers on the day are Dr. Ingrid Danylyk-Huisman, who is our Avian Veterinarian located here in Townsville and Belinda Young, who is a Pet Training and Behavioural Consultant, also from Townville. The main areas that will be covered are Parrot Nutrition, Reproduction Issues & Hormonal Effects, Wing Clipping, Microchipping and Enrichment, Foraging & Mental Stimulation & Parrot Parenting. Bookings are essential and can be made by going to www.thuringowabirdclub.org/special-events

20.01.2022 Local greedy guts Kookaburra looking out for his usual afternoon snack. I can almost set my watch by him showing up at the same time each day. He must be having a laugh... "koo-koo-koo-koo-koo-kaa-kaa-kaa..." Haha

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18.01.2022 Nesting season has come round. You may be familiar with my daunting sound. As I whoosh above, clapping my beak, I'm protecting my children, STAY AWAY! I shriek.... I love my kids with all my heart. I'm only protective to ensure their lives have a fair dinkum start! Being a Magpie parent isn't as easy as you may think. In just an instant our babies lives could be taken in a blink! I ask for your compassion for only 4-6 weeks per year. The rest of the time, there is no reason to fear! So please respect my personal space, and put in the effort of not ignoring the signs around the place! After the season is over, you can have your walking and bike routes back, but for the time being please just find another track! Guarding our nests, and predators galore, there are so many dangers I have to look out for! Menacing kids throwing sticks and stones, it's no wonder we often end up with broken bones! Please understand I'm more bark than bite, as I swoosh by I'm only trying to cause a fright! Please don't retaliate or scream and cuss. This doesn't help matters and only aggravates us! If you're respectful to me, then I'll return the gesture dude! Please, can't we live to learn in harmony and end this needless feud? -------------------------------------- We have to stop targeting these birds because they may be a temporary 'inconvenience' to our lives for approximately six weeks per year, whereas humans are CONSTANTLY an inconvenience to theirs. We demolish their homes which often contain nests, eggs or chicks, we bulldoze their natural habitat, we pollute their environment with pesticides and chemicals often making them sick, and we hit them with our vehicles time and time again. To put things in perspective, WE are the dangerous monsters here, not these birds. RESPECT THE WARNING SIGNS! You wouldn't likely go swimming in the ocean if you knew sharks were in the water, especially if you saw the warning signs placed along the beach. So shouldn't the same precaution and respect be equal to that of a 'Swooping Birds' sign people come across? METHODS TO AVOID GETTING SWOOPED Seek an alternative route (if there is one.) Even if it's walking that extra 500 metres or so to avoid the area, it's well worth it to prevent getting swooped! If you notice a warning sign in your area, respect it and leave the vicinity. Try making friends with the magpie. Carry an appropriate food treat to offer the bird, it should not only distract him, but he should come to see you as a friend and not a foe. Don't throw objects at it, or scream and run, as this will only aggravate it further and encourage its behaviour. Wear a hat and sunnies. Travel in groups, they are less likely to approach. If you're on a bike, hop off and walk, so you don't injure yourself from the magpie frightening you. Spread the message to others that there are swooping magpies in your area. There is a website called 'Magpie Alert' where you can view maps on where there are swooping magpie hotspots in your area.

13.01.2022 If you enjoy birds, why not consider joining your local bird club. Thuringowa Bird Club Inc meets the 1st Sunday of most months. We normally hold the meeting at a person's home so members get to see birds. We encourage people to come along and see what the club is all about without any pressure to join, you can attend as a guest. If you would like any further in for action, please ask?

13.01.2022 Caption this This cheeky potoroo captured by local photographer Amber at Cleland Wildlife Park : Amber via @amber_rizz on Instagram #abcmyphoto

12.01.2022 Spotted Quail-thrush - Bimberamala National Park NSW in 2018 -: Species 232 of 1 different bird species Photo a day in alphabetical order while we wait for the cure?

11.01.2022 A date for everyone's diary to come along and meet some dedicated Aviculurists and there feathered friends

10.01.2022 If your are interested or concerned about the precedure of the New Qld DES Lic/Activity Sch., I have been in contact/meeting with the Wildlife Accessments Team of the DES, & have put the following together for our Thuringowa Bird Club members & Wildlife License Holders.

09.01.2022 One of my regular brush tail possums in Caboolture Queensland. He's a bit melodramatic and clearly a lady's man.

08.01.2022 Phoebe was thrown from her mothers pouch when hit by a car. Mum was killed and no one stopped to check. Phoebe was found late at night in minus 1 temps. She was... 3 metres from mum and freezing cold. She had taken most of the impact to her face. On vet check she presented with: Hypothermia Severe shock. Dehydration Broken nose Broken foot Soft tissue damage to shoulder, elbow, leg. Damage to mouth. Road lacerations Severe bruising Phoebe had to be tube fed every 2 hours 24/7 then syringe fed. She didn’t settle longer than half hour then would call out desperately for her mother. She fed 2 hourly for two weeks until she was more settled and her injuries healing so we could start to bottle her injured face. She is still a terrible drinker but she is over 2 kgs now and is a very busy, curious little wombat joey. Her injuries have healed and she is completely settled. She will probably always have the scars on her face but this will make her recognisable after she releases onto the sanctuary as an adult wombat. It’s amazing how much fight they have in them, if only we give them the chance and snuggly warm pouches. Thanks CG. Little Phoebe today...miracle Joey. Wombat Stomp Wildlife Windellama

08.01.2022 More photos of this beautiful Platypus at Broken river Eungella national park Qld

08.01.2022 Raise the Perch: Never Stop Learning 21st September 2019 https://www.thuringowabirdclub.org/special-event

07.01.2022 A big thanks to all participated and hope you all enjoyed yourselves at our 1st "Raise the Perch" I for one had a great time and was so pleased to meet all who attended and participated on the day. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Dr Ingrid Danylyk-Huisman (Avian Vet) and Belinda Young Behaviour and Training Consultant and the members of the Thuringowa Bird Club who worked hard to make the day the success it was.

04.01.2022 This is an investment any companion bird owner does not want to miss, it is not only an investment in your future but also in the future of of your companion